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Friday, June 22, 2012

When Red Is Silver

                                                 Photo of Doug by Regis Pappert

 This week's fishing excursion to the Kenai River resulted in a limit of  "bright silver" sockeye salmon fresh from Cook Inlet.  The early run of "reds" (popular name) in the upper section of the river provided action typical of aggressive ocean caught fish.  The instinct of the early run is to move upstream with urgency to spawning waters.  

A second run will follow in July but generally with less urgency.   The slower advance upriver is evidenced by a reddish color acquired when in fresh water for a longer period.  Sockeye's eventual spawning color is a deeper red body with a greenish head.  The reference to sockeye salmon as "reds", however, includes also its prized red flesh.  -  Doug

For more information:  Alaska Cache Newsletter

Saturday, June 16, 2012

Fathers Are Forever Young

                                                            Photo by Doug
What is your memory of Dad?   Work, play, comradeship, and conversations with a father are the glue of dedication that continues to give strength to loved ones during difficult times.  Dads never leave us as long as we remain open to love.  Instead, they remain an influence in knowing love's generosity.  My memory of Dad includes the freshness of love's inspiration not limited by time.  -  Doug

Friday, June 15, 2012

Almost King Size


Click on the YouTube URL above to view brief video action on Alaska's Deshka River. 
Larger kings followed the entourage sampling caught on video.  -  Doug
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Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Wilderness Family Beginning

                                                                   Photo by Doug Myers
Mothers still manage the spotlight in Alaska, even as we near the day to celebrate Fathers.  -  Doug

Thursday, June 7, 2012

Initial Royal Encounter

                                                                 Photo by Regis Pappert
An initial pursuit of royalty using Alaska's Deshka River waters resulted in an encounter with the king salmon entourage only.  The smaller forerunners gave hopeful signs of a later celebrity appearance.   -  Doug